| Consider some of the good reasons why you | | | | from the natural gas flame allows your clothes to |
| should choose natural gas appliances and amenities | | | | dry faster and more evenly. No more going to |
| for your home. Certainly, you want your home to | | | | the dryer to find some clothes partially dry or |
| be a safe environment where your family can | | | | even still wet. Features like pilot-less ignition, |
| relax and feel comfortable. With natural gas you'll | | | | sensor controls, automatic cooling-down cycles |
| find convenience and value for your energy dollar | | | | and shut-offs, plus optional shorter cycles for |
| with more years of dependable service. Gas | | | | de-wrinkling are all designed for better efficiency |
| surpasses electricity on performance. It is also | | | | saving you money. |
| more cost-efficient. Being the cleanest source of | | | | Natural gas fireplaces verses wood-burning |
| energy obtained from fossil fuels, it helps promote | | | | fireplaces |
| a healthy environment adding no harmful | | | | Fireplaces burning wood can cause chimney fires, |
| emissions to the air. Listed below are the many | | | | ashes and sparks. Clean-up is necessary and |
| uses of natural gas in the home along with their | | | | sparks can potentially harm children, pets, and/or |
| specific advantages | | | | furnishings. Just a flick of a switch can provide |
| Natural gas for heating | | | | fuel-efficient, fuss-free flames from today's gas |
| Homes heated with natural gas all feel warm, | | | | logs and fireplace inserts. There is no need to buy |
| comfortable, and draft-free. Even in the coldest | | | | wood and never mind about hauling and storing it. |
| weather, you can rely on a natural gas furnace | | | | Enjoy a cozy fire instantly without dealing with the |
| while electric heat pumps may fail to adequately | | | | mess of a wood-burning fireplace. Gas fireplaces |
| deliver heat. A gas furnace delivers air from the | | | | also offer the benefits of both radiant and |
| vent at about 130° F, while an electric heat | | | | convective heat. |
| pump needs to be as much as 40 degrees hotter. | | | | Gaslights operate even during power outages |
| Over 70% of all new homes built currently use | | | | When a power outage happens, standard electrical |
| natural gas as the main central heating system. | | | | lights go out, but the comforting glow from |
| Gas furnaces bring a steady flow of warm air | | | | gaslights endures. Unlike electric lights, gaslights |
| faster using less energy. The life of a gas furnace | | | | don't attract insects. Gaslights add security and a |
| is usually double that of an electric heat pump. | | | | warm welcome to entryways, driveways, patios, |
| The pilot-less ignition and regulated zone heating | | | | and decks near pool and garden areas. |
| can also save money on your heating bill. | | | | Enjoy smoky, barbecue flavored food without the |
| Natural gas water heater | | | | mess of charcoal or propane |
| Heating water is the second largest energy user | | | | There is no propane tank to fill, nor the wait for |
| in the home. Waiting too long for hot water or, | | | | charcoal to heat up. Natural gas controls are right |
| worse yet, running out of hot water too soon | | | | at your fingertips. Cooking outdoors can be safe, |
| can be prevented by using a natural gas water | | | | convenient, and reliable with natural gas barbecues. |
| heater. Whether you are showering or washing | | | | Natural gas flames can be fine-tuned with |
| dishes, you want hot water fast and plenty of it. | | | | precision- something difficult to regulate with other |
| Gas flames provide instant heat, and today's gas | | | | barbecues. Another advantage to barbecuing with |
| water heaters are even more efficient than older | | | | natural gas is that gas grills are easy to clean and |
| models. Using a natural gas water heater enables | | | | virtually maintenance free. |
| you and your family to enjoy long, relaxing hot | | | | Gas heaters for the pool, spa and patio areas |
| showers. | | | | Natural gas patio and swimming pool heaters let |
| Gas range top cooking | | | | you enjoy these areas more months out of the |
| With a gas flame there's no waiting for the burner | | | | year. When warmed by natural gas, water |
| to warm up or cool down. Contrary to an electric | | | | temperatures in a spa or pool stay consistently |
| range, the cooking stops as soon as you turn off | | | | comfortable. Patio heaters (available in an array of |
| a gas burner. Cooking time is easily controlled on a | | | | different models) can be used even in exposed |
| gas range because it responds instantly to your | | | | outdoor areas. Natural gas patio heaters can keep |
| touch. Foods can cook faster and more evenly. | | | | you comfortably warm air for up to a 20-foot |
| The pilot-less ignition of newer models eliminates | | | | circular area. |
| the need for a standing pilot light. The flame burns | | | | Understanding the advantages of natural gas for |
| only when the gas is turned on, cutting your gas | | | | your home makes the decision for using it easy. |
| usage by about one third so you can enjoy great | | | | It is the choice for many new homes. Natural gas |
| food in less time. Nowadays, saving time is a | | | | is stored at facilities managed by companies like, |
| great advantage. | | | | Triple Diamond Energy Corporation, which make |
| Your clothes get dry faster with a gas dryer | | | | sure to meet the seasonal demands as they |
| Gas dryers outperform electric ones by more | | | | increase. The energy is provided as needed |
| than a three to one ratio. Gas clothes dryers can | | | | without supply disruptions. Natural gas is stored |
| provide significant cost savings without sacrificing | | | | underground in large reservoirs easily accessed |
| performance features. Better temperature control | | | | through pipeline systems. |